WTYE News

Dangerously Hot Weather Forecast Through Wednesday
(Undated) -- Dangerously hot conditions are forecast through the middle of next week. According to this morning's "Hazardous Weather Outlook" from the National Weather Service, peak heat index values of 105 to 110 degrees will be common during the afternoons. They also say isolated to scattered thunderstorms ...
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It's Not Too Late to Support Your Favorite 4-H Member
(Undated) - The 2025 4-H Livestock Auction is in the books. If you missed yesterday's auction, you still have a chance to support the 4-H and its members. The "online donation portal" has gone live, and if you want to donate to any 4-H member, you can do so through Monday. Just follow the link below. All dona...
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Night Two of Demo Derby is Tonight at Crawford County Fair
(Undated) - The grandstand events continue tonight at the Crawford County Fair. Tonight's entertainment will be the second night of Demo Derby action. Grandstand events wrap up tomorrow with the "Barnyard Scramble," which was rained out Sunday. All grandstand events begin at 7 p.m. Visit crawfordfair.com for ...
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Jasper County Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile
(Undated) -- Mosquitos collected in the area have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. According to Jasper County officials, routine mosquito testing has identified the first batch of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in Jasper County in 2025. They say the "positive pool" was collected on July 23rd. Hea...
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Cross Street Station to Host Garage Sales During Robinson Townwides
(Robinson) -- The "Cross Street Market Season" wraps up tomorrow with two markets and the final Summer Concert. However, that is not the final event at the Cross Street Market location. Robinson Chamber Executive Director, Lisa Schaefer, says they will be opening up Cross Street Station for garage sales durin...
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WTYE Sports
IHSA Struggles to Find Officials
(Undated) -- Finding officials to work Illinois High School Association games is an ongoing challenge. According to IHSA Executive Director, Craig Anderson, the shortage is trending in the right direction, but it remains challenging across 16 different sports. If you are interested in becoming an official, the IHSA pla...
Jun 24, 2025
RHS Basketball Coach Announces Upcoming Camp
(Robinson) -- RHS Head Basketball Coach, Randy Bishop, has announced an upcoming camp. Bishop says the camp will be held June 9th through June 12th. Camp fees are $65 for any boy going into 6th grade through 12th grade for the 2025-2026 school year. Bishop says camp forms are available on the Robinson Boys Basketball F...
Jun 04, 2025
Robinson Lady Maroons Fall to Columbia Varsity Eagles
(Columbia IL) -- The Robinson Lady Maroons Softball came up short in a 3-1 road loss against the Columbia Varsity Eagles on Tuesday. After three scoreless innings, Columbia broke through in the fourth with a three-run homer, which proved to be the game-winning play. Robinson managed to get on the board in the sixth wit...
May 28, 2025
Lady Maroons Softball Team Heads to Regionals Today
(Robinson) -- The RHS Lady Maroons Softball Team begins Regional play today at Greenville. RHS Athletic Director, Tara Apple, says the first pitch for today's game has been bumped up thirty minutes to 4:00 p.m. instead of 4:30 p.m. to accommodate Hillsboro's Graduation Ceremony. She says as a result, the bus departure ...
May 23, 2025
Three Maroons Advance to Track State Championship
(Robinson) -- The RHS Boys Track and Field Team competed at the Tolono Unity Sectional yesterday. The Maroons finished in 10th as a team. Three individual athletes qualified for the state championship meet next weekend. Jevan Wampler finished in 1st in the shot put, Blake Green finished in 3rd in the Long Jump, and Mil...
May 22, 2025
WTYE Obituaries

Larry Joseph "Larry Joe" Garrard
Mr. Larry Joseph "Larry Joe" Garrard, age 62, of Seymour, Indiana, died on July 22, 2025, at 7:16 am EST at his residence in Seymour, following a lengthy battle with cancer. Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday July 31, 2025, at the Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong, IL with visitation from 11:00 am unti...
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John W. Curtright
John Wayne Curtright passed on to his Heavenly reward on July 21, 2025, 1:38 am, in his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Olney, IL July 21, 1957, the son of Albert Wayne "Pedro" and Margaret (Martin) Curtright, both of whom have passed away. John graduated from Newton Community High Scho...
Jul 22, 2025

Joy Meeks
Mrs. Joy E. Meek, age 86, of Robinson, IL, died Friday July 18, 2025, at 2:58 pm at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN following several months of failing health. Cremation with no services was chosen for Joy. Her cremated remains will be interred on her parent's lot in Shiloh Cemetery, Willow Hill, IL.
Jul 22, 2025

Rex Mitchell
Rex Mitchell, 81, of Palestine, IL, passed away in the comfort of his home on June 29, 2025. Born on March 12, 1944, in Robinson, IL, Rex grew up locally, attending school in Porterville before graduating from Robinson High School. Not long after, he headed north in search of work, eventually finding his footing as a m...
Jul 01, 2025
Entertainment News

Jazz legend Chuck Mangione, known for 'Feels So Good,' dies at 84
Grammy Award-winning jazz musician Chuck Mangione, known for his hit single 'Feels So Good' and voice acting on 'King of the Hill,' has died at age 84 in Rochester, New York.
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‘Duck Dynasty’ stars Willie and Korie Robertson say kids weren't ruined by reality show fame
Willie and Korie Robertson share with Fox News Digital how faith guided their return in "Duck Dynasty: The Revival," while honoring patriarch Phil Robertson's legacy after his death.
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Hulk Hogan's Hollywood era: From cult classics to reality TV fame
Hulk Hogan's journey from WWE wrestling star to Hollywood actor included memorable roles in "Rocky III" and the reality show "Hogan Knows Best" before his death at age 71.
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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry face 'pitiful plummet in popularity' as they reportedly lose Netflix deal: expert
Experts suggest Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are facing a significant decline in popularity as their Netflix partnership reportedly won't be renewed after the five-year term.
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Winona Ryder confesses to keeping rotisserie chicken wishbone from Christopher Walken for years
Actress Winona Ryder shares stories about her celebrity crushes on Christopher Walken and Al Pacino and how she met partner Scott Mackinlay Hahn at the "Black Swan" premiere.
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Music News
Mariah Carey Keeps It Nice and Neat on 'Sugar Sweet' With Shenseea and Kehlani
Track marks the second single from Carey's long-awaited 16th album, Here for It All
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Denise Welch on Matty Healy's split from Taylor Swift: "Being her mother-in-law is a role I'm glad I lost"
"You’re not allowed to say anything but then she writes a whole album about it?" The post Denise Welch on Matty Healy’s split from Taylor Swift: “Being her mother-in-law is a role I’m glad I lost” appeared first on NME.
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Jehnny Beth shares True Detective-inspired new single 'No Good For People' and confirms UK in-store shows
The song arrives with a "surrealistic", David Lynch-influenced video The post Jehnny Beth shares True Detective-inspired new single ‘No Good For People’ and confirms UK in-store shows appeared first on NME.
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Led Zeppelin guitar could fetch £50,000 at auction - after NME gave it away for free over 50 years ago
“We have the copies of the New Musical Express showing the competition and even a photo of [Jimmy] Page giving the guitar to the winner” The post Led Zeppelin guitar could fetch £50,000 at auction – after NME gave it away for free over 50 years ago appeared first on NME.
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'Spinal Tap 2': First trailer previews Paul McCartney and Elton John cameos
The long-awaited follow-up to 1984's 'This Is Spinal Tap' will be released on September 12 The post ‘Spinal Tap 2’: First trailer previews Paul McCartney and Elton John cameos appeared first on NME.
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